Rocket Lab

Avionics Test and Launch Engineer II

Rocket Lab$115K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or mechatronic preferred)
  • 8+ years of engineering design, testing, or operations experience in electrical/software engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, integrate, and test avionics and electrical systems for launch vehicles
  • Oversee configuration and checkout processes for avionics systems
  • Lead testing projects for avionics and electrical systems
  • Mentor and train Integrated Operations team members on avionics systems
  • Develop CONOPS and HMIs for electrical hardware
  • Author and review operations procedures.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan options
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Eligibility for company stock or cash incentives
  • Discounted stock purchase through Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Various discounts and perks.
Full Job Description
AVIONICS TEST AND LAUNCH ENGINEER II

This role is part of the Test and Launch Engineering team at Rocket Lab which is the division responsible for testing, launch, and mission operations of Electron and Neutron launch vehicle, starting with stack testing through pre-launch processing, launch operations, and on-orbit operations. Integrated Operations is also responsible for configuration, checkout, and operation of related facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
  • Develop, integrate, and test avionics and electrical systems for Electron and Neutron launch vehicles
  • Oversee the configuration and checkout of avionics systems
  • Lead and manage testing projects for avionics and electrical systems
  • Mentor and train other operators within the Integrated Operations team on avionics and electrical systems
  • Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) related to ground- and vehicle- electrical hardware
  • Author, review and carry out operations procedures

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR ENGINEER II:
  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering (preferably Aerospace, mechanical, electrical or mechatronic engineering)
  • 8+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations, in the focus of electrical/software engineering

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:
  • Experience with launch vehicles or spacecraft including integration, testing, launch, or mission operations
  • Experience with Java, Python, or other object-oriented programming language
  • Software development skills with solid understanding and experience working with web-based tools such as HTML and XML
  • Good understanding of networking required with knowledge and experience in TCP/IP, UDP, multicast protocols, and packet switching and routing
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with electrical systems

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state of Virginia's pay transparency requirements. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Base salary is only one part of Rocket Lab's compensation package for this role. You may be eligible for company stock, or cash incentives, and can purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab's Employee Stock Purchase Program. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.

Base Pay Range (VA Only)

$115,000-$155,000 USD

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is a private American aerospace manufacturer and small satellite launch service provider. The company was founded in 2006 by New Zealander Peter Beck. Rocket Lab's Electron rocket is designed to launch small payloads of up to 300 kg into low Earth orbit. The company has launched several successful missions and has contracts with NASA and other organizations. Rocket Lab has raised over $200 million in funding and has offices in the United States and New Zealand.
Learn more about Rocket Lab
Size
500 employees
Market Cap
$1.6 billion
Industry
Founded
2006
NASDAQ

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